Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey, Howard Jones & More: '80s New Wave

Go back to the future this summer and experience all the moody synths, lush guitars and gravity-defying hair-dos of '80s British new wave live at Ravinia. The Retro Futura Tour brings together the best synthpop bands and performers of the Reagan era -- including Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey, Howard Jones, Ultravox singer Midge Ure, China Crisis and Katrina of Katrina and the Waves -- for one incredible concert under the stars. From Thompson Twins' "Hold Me Now" to Howard Jones' "Things Can Only Get Better," Ultravox's "Dancing With Tears in My Eyes" to China Crisis' "Wishful Thinking," this fun summertime concert is like a live Memorex mix-tape of your favorite British new wave hits of the '80s and beyond.

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About the Ticket Supplier: Ravinia Festival

There’s more to Ravinia than merely the world’s greatest music. For as many people who walk through Ravinia’s gate each summer, there are just as many ways to enjoy what they call “The Ravinia Experience.”

For some, it all starts with a picnic picked up along the way, followed by a hop on the train and greeting your friends at your favorite spot on the lawn. Gradually, day turns into evening, and from the comfort of your perfect lawn spot, it culminates in a great concert by candlelight as you gaze at the stars above.

For others, it’s a dinner reservation at one of Ravinia’s popular on-site restaurants followed by a casual stroll to the Pavilion, where you go to see and hear the stars on the stage.

Bring your own lavish picnic, treat yourself to an ice cream cone at intermission, or just come as you are and leave the details to them.

Since 1904, Ravinia has been Chicago’s “sound of summer,” a place where you can meet up with your friends, have a wonderful time and hear some of the greatest music in the world. They’ve got stars on the stage and stars in the sky, and it’s all within your reach. Enjoy!